Santa Ponsa: A mild, unhurried summer day on the beach

Mild, unhurried summer day on the beach — not too hot, not too cold

If you stroll along the promenade in Santa Ponsa this afternoon, you've made the right choice; this easy summer feel is reflected in reports such as Easy Summer in Santa Ponsa: mild breeze, warm air — no rain in sight. There's no glaring Föhn blowing sand into your eyes, but a calm, warm day: lots of clouds, mild temperatures and that typical scent of pine resin and sea that always hints at a holiday.

How warm does it really get?

The readings stay in a pleasant range: the lowest values in the morning were around 24.5 °C, while the afternoon highs reach about 27.9 °C. In concrete terms: at 9 a.m. it's already about 24.5 °C, around midday it rises to roughly 27.5 °C, and in the late afternoon it remains at about 27.5 °C. After sunset it cools only slightly to around 25.2 °C — so mild evenings are guaranteed.

Feels-like temperature, air and wind

The felt temperature is slightly higher: in the morning it feels like 25 °C, at midday it can reach isolated 29 °C. Humidity is around 65 %, which makes the air a bit muggy but not uncomfortably sticky. Air pressure hovers at about 1016 hPa.

The wind is light from the southeast (around 167°) with average gusts of about 5 m/s; individual gusts reach up to roughly 4.6 m/s. On the coast you can feel the breeze clearly — ideal for jogging or cycling along the Paseo, less ideal if you're trying to anchor a sunshade artistically in the sand.

Clouds, chance of rain and a small tip

The cloud cover is quite extensive today (around 93 %), but rain is almost impossible — the chance of precipitation is close to 0 %. Meaning: leave the umbrella at home and pack a light jacket for the evening.

My tip from the Paseo: treat yourself to a coffee around 5 p.m. and sit at the petanque and beach bars, where you can best watch everyday life. The boats in the small harbor rock gently, gulls cry, children are still busily building sandcastles, and the temperatures are such that a short walk after coffee feels very pleasant. A relaxed run along the beach is also very pleasant today: not too hot, a light headwind, little direct sun, much like Santa Ponsa: Blue Sky and a Mild Evening on August 10.

Why this weather is good for Mallorca

Days like this are a blessing for the island: tourists and locals alike find space on the promenade, coastal restaurants can use their outdoor seating without guests fleeing the heat. The golf courses around Santa Ponsa fill up again in the late afternoon, and the small shops in the side streets benefit from relaxed window-shopping. In short: a day when the island can breathe.

A small bit of local pride: if you're out and about now, you don't just hear the surf but also the buzzing of cicadas in the pines and the clatter of plates from the beach bars — a soundscape typical of Mallorca that recalls calm summers.

Skin care and precautions

Even if the sun is behind clouds, UV levels can still be high. Light sun protection is advisable, especially since higher humidity can dry out the skin faster. And anyone staying by the water for a long time should drink enough — it pays off later.

Conclusion: On August 24, Santa Ponsa doesn't experience any dramatic weather events, but rather a relaxed, warm and somewhat cloudy summer day. Perfect for coffee on the Paseo, a jog by the sea or a leisurely evening walk while the sun slowly sinks behind the clouds. And if something unexpected happens, the local stations report quickly; see similar coverage such as Santa Ponsa: Moderately cloudy but still beach-worthy on 21 September — for today: head to the playa and enjoy the mild evening light.